I was just under the car and the belt appears to be working fine, the pully is turning and the clutch engages when the ac is turned on.................still no cold. I thought a seized compressor would reslt in the pully freezing and the belt snapped. That happened to me in the past with one of my previous compressors. I did install a rebuilt four seasons GM compresspr.
Thanks for the help! -----Original Message----- From: Gerry Archer <arche...@embarqmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 1:53 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D - Air Conditioner issue I bought a simple little $15 belt tension gauge from NAPA several years ago that has worked well when used correctly. Belt tension is the first thing I check for squealing noises. You might need a new belt if it's been running loose. If you buy the gauge, be sure and check tension at least three times. Best two out of three readings is usually correct. I set all belts about 70 ft/lb. Gerry '83 300D and 240D From: "Robert Koziak" <rkmerce...@aol.com> > I was getting ready for a vacation trip tomorrow in my 1983 300D (185K) > when suddenly my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. The air > conditioner has been making a short squeal noise for the past two weeks. > The compressor clutch is turning and there is sufficient freon. Any > thoughts for a quick fix or guidance troubleshooting would be greatly > appreciated. > I put in a new a/c compressor a couple of years ago. It probably had 4 > compressors in it sice I owner i 20 years ago. > Bob K _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
